Respiratory Therapist I — Night Shift, Flexible Schedule

UNC Health; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health – Caldwell Hospital in Lenoir, NC is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist. The role supports respiratory care procedures, including ventilator management, aerosol therapy, and pulmonary function testing. Night shifts and a flexible schedule are available.

Requires NC licensure with CRT or RRT, BLS on hire, and ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days. Responsibilities include airway management, documentation in the EMR, and serving as a resource to staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the NC board; CRT or RRT with registry within 6 months.
• BLS certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard respiratory care including aerosol delivery and oxygen therapy.
• Performs basic bedside pulmonary function testing as needed.
• Provides airway management including tracheostomy care and extubations.
• Administers ventilator care and weaning as needed.
• Records all patient care information in the EMR.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Pulmonary function testing

Aerosol therapy

On-call readiness

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UNC Health – Caldwell Hospital in Lenoir, NC is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist. The role supports respiratory care procedures, including ventilator management, aerosol therapy, and pulmonary function testing. Night shifts and a flexible schedule are available.

Requires NC licensure with CRT or RRT, BLS on hire, and ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days. Responsibilities include airway management, documentation in the EMR, and serving as a resource to staff and physicians.